July 2014, Volume 29, Number 7

ON THE COVERThe tale of two Treks stacks the Trek Remedy 29 atop the Trek Remedy 27.5, but is that how they finished? Find out on page 42. Cover photos by Doug “This train is leaving” Barnett who departs [Mountain Bike Action] this month for a career in international marketing for Giant Bicycles. We’ll miss ya.

SHOOTOUT

The Trek Remedy 27.5 Versus The Trek Remedy 29

BIKE TESTS

The Diamondback Sortie 3 29
The Haibike X-Duro RX

PRODUCT FIELD TESTS

iXS Dagger Kneepads
Uvex Sportstyle
Vario Eyewear

FEATURES

The North American Handmade Bike Show
Cannondale And Sho-Air’s Long Honeymoon
Nathan Hickey’s Quest To Help Childhood Cancer

SKILLS CLINIC

Mastering The Gnarliest Switchbacks

TECHNICAL

SRAM In The Trail House
Pack your bike for vacation.
Cannondale’s New Enduro Bike
World Champion Nino Schurter’s Scott Scale.
Shimano Turns It Up To 11

About MBA

WARNING: Much of the action de­pict­­ed in this magazine is potentially dan­gerous. Virtually all of the riders seen in our photos are experienced ex­­perts or professionals. Do not at­tempt to duplicate any stunts that are be­­yond your own capabilities. Always wear the appropriate safety gear.